Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
About The Position
As a Substitute-Certified Paraprofessional with The Menta Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school. This role follows a 10 Month School Calendar and is hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, in Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max). The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, following a school calendar. This is a Direct Hire Employment with our school, allowing you to Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract, no short term contract).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Bachelor's Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field.
- Substitute Teacher Certificate is required.
- At least 23 years of age.
- Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
Nice To Haves
- Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
- Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed.
- Manage classroom behaviors.
- Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff.
- Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
- Maintain classroom order and safety (Security)
- Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
- Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior.
- Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
